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Dego Diva
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Username: Fmingione
Post Number: 251
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 12:19 pm: |     |
Last night, my husband surprised me with a lovely Valentine's dinner at Richard Cecere's in Montclair. We're not usually ones to make a big deal on V-day, so I thought nothing of the fact that we had no plans for this weekend. Last night at around 6:00, he tells me I should get dressed so we can be out of the house by 8:00. No clue as to what we're doing or where we're going.
So we get dressed and head out to Montclair. Back behind the Lackawana area, by the enclosed tennis courts, is a nice little area of restaurants that I never knew about. We entered a gorgeous historic brick building with no real signage out front. I still had no idea where the heck we were but I could tell this place was special as soon as we walked in. I only got a quick view of the first floor, but it looked like a classy 1930's style bar. We were escorted to the 2nd floor via an elevator. I stepped out into what felt like a supper club from the Rat Pack era - tuxedo-clad staff, velvet banquettes, a live big band playing, and show girls dancing!! WOW!!
We sat at a table with one of those lovely velvet banquettes wrapped around it, ordered some cocktails, and proceeded to have a wonderful dinner while being entertained by a 18 piece band and singing/dancing showgirls. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fun and romantic at the same time, and the entertainment was top-notch. At various points in the evening, we cuddled close and smooched in the cozy booth while listening to Richie Cesere serenade the crowd. It was a VERY romantic night, and it reminded me that I have the best husband in the world. Not because he dropped a pretty penny on the whole things, but because he went out of his way to find something fun & interesting to surprise me with, just to make me happy. Thank you for a wonderful evening honey! 
So folks, if you want to make your sweetie swoon and have a nice night out, may I suggest:
Richie Cecere's Restaurant and Bar
2 Erie Street , Montclair, NJ 07043
Here's an article in the Star Ledger about it:
http://www.nj.com/dining/reviews_ledger.ssf?19064?19064 |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 185
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 12:48 pm: | |
Dego Diva: You're a lucky girl. Sounds like a great evening. My hubby planned a whole weekend away at a B&B next weekend. Guess that's my Valentine. And I ain't complainin'!
I think the greatest thing about MOL--for me anyway--is finding out about all these great restaurants I might otherwise not know about! |
millie amoresano
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Username: Millieamoresano
Post Number: 194
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 3:20 pm: | |
There is a color brochure in todays Star Ledger about Richie Cecere's restaurant. |
susan1014
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Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 364
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 3:34 pm: | |
The Star Ledger brochure looked like a real vanity piece (I didnt' even look closely enough to realize that it wasn't in NYC). Glad to hear the reality is so classy! |
Ben
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Username: Ros
Post Number: 199
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 13, 2005 - 7:06 pm: | |
Cecere's is a "throwback" kind of place-steaks and martinis(among many other types of fine food and drink), beautiful dancers, a great swinging big band-it's an idealized vision of a Las Vegas joint circa 1962. Of course, maybe I'm biased, beacause I'm in the band! (although I wasn't on the gig last night) As well as the owner takes care of the patrons, he takes care of the musicians. I'm glad you had a great time, Dego.
It is one unique place to hang out (and work)! |
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